AKA... What a Life!

Noel Gallagher, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

About AKA... What a Life!

"AKA... What a Life!" is a song by the English rock band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. The song was written by Noel Gallagher and was released through Gallagher's own label, Sour Mash Records and produced by Dave Sardy whom Noel had previously worked with on Oasis records. It was released on 9 September 2011 as the second single from the band's eponymous studio album, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds (2011). Following the success of "The Death of You and Me", "AKA... What a Life!" was released as a digital UK single on 9 September 2011, alongside "If I Had a Gun. ..", which was released as a North American (digital) single on 31 August 2011. It was later physically released as a CD single, 7" vinyl on 17 October 2011. It reached number twenty on the UK Singles Chart.  


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Someday you might find your hero
Some say you might lose your mind
I'm keeping my head down now for the summer
I'm out of my mind but I'm falling in love
I'm going to take that tiger outside for a ride

What a life
What a life

Keep on chasing down that rainbow
You'll never know what you might find
Over the sunset on the horizon
It may be a dream but it tastes like poison
I'm going to take that tiger outside for a ride

What a life
What a life
What a life
What a life

What a life
What a life
What a life
What a life

Someday you might find your hero
Some say you might lose your mind

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Noel Gallagher

Noel Thomas David Gallagher (born 29 May 1967) is an English musician, singer and songwriter, formerly the lead guitarist, occasional lead singer and principal songwriter of Oasis. He is currently fronting his solo project, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Raised in Burnage, Manchester, Noel began learning guitar at the age of thirteen. After a series of odd jobs in construction, he worked for local Manchester band Inspiral Carpets as a roadie and technician in 1988. Whilst touring with them, he learned that his brother Liam Gallagher had formed a band of his own, known as The Rain, which eventually took on the name Oasis. After Noel returned to England, he was invited by his brother to join Oasis as songwriter and guitarist. more »

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12 facts about this song

Composer
"AKA... What a Life!" is composed by the British musician Noel Gallagher.
Album
The song is from Gallagher's debut solo album "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds," which was released in 2011.
Genre
This song is a mix of rock and electronic music genres, diverting away from Gallagher's usual rock style that was prominent during his career with Oasis.
Commercial Success
"AKA... What a Life!" performed well on the music charts. It reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the UK Indie Chart.
Music Video
The song's music video features prominent British actors Russell Brand and Mischa Barton. The video was directed by Mike Bruce and was part of a series of videos from the album "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds".
Inspiration
According to Noel Gallagher, the piano riff that's a signature part of the song came to him during a sound check while on tour with Oasis in South America.
Versatility
The song has been performed both with a backing band, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, and acoustically by Gallagher himself.
Critical Reception
"AKA... What a Life!" received positive reviews from music critics who lauded its upbeat tempo, infectious chorus, and unique sound.
Backup vocals
The song features backup vocals by Noel's wife, Sara MacDonald, marking one of the few times she has contributed vocals to one of his songs.
Lyrics
Gallagher has mentioned in several interviews that the song's lyrics are not autobiographical. They revolve around themes of perseverance and optimism.
Notable Performances
The song became a staple of Noel Gallagher's live performances both on his solo tours and during his time with Oasis.
Cover Versions
In 2012, the song was covered by the Czech singer Monika Bagárová for her second studio album.

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